Anthony Kay Is Weaponizing the Hit Batsman, and a 117-Year-Old Record Is Sweating
Anthony Kay has hit 18 batters this season, putting him on pace to break a 117-year-old record for most hit batsmen in a season since 1909.
Two Freight Trains on the Same Track: Red Sox and Orioles Ride Twin Streaks Into Fenway
The Red Sox have won 13 straight and the Orioles 7 straight as they meet for a pivotal three-game series at Fenway Park, with both teams suddenly in the wild-card…
Jacob Misiorowski Leads MLB’s Top 10 Pitchers by Statcast Metrics
The Big Lead ranks the top 10 MLB starters by Statcast metrics, with Jacob Misiorowski at No. 1 and Shohei Ohtani at No. 3, while also noting the Yankees' struggles…
Phillies, Twins Roll Out Throwback Threads for 2026 Field of Dreams Game
MLB unveiled the throwback uniforms the Phillies and Twins will wear for the 2026 Field of Dreams game, with Philadelphia donning 1939-41 road grays and Minnesota wearing 1960s home pinstripes.…
Minter Faces Deadline With Regret, Not Relief: “I Didn’t Do My Job”
Mets reliever A.J. Minter expresses regret over his injury-marred tenure, saying he feels he didn't do his job, and discusses the upcoming trade deadline, acknowledging that if traded, his goal…
Five MLB Series That Could Sort the Buyers from the Sellers Before Aug. 3
With two weeks until the Aug. 3 trade deadline, five key MLB series this week will help separate contenders from sellers, as many teams hover around .500.
Dodgers’ Catcher Crisis: Will Smith’s Neck, Rushing’s Slump, and a Deadline Looming
With Will Smith sidelined by a neck injury and backup Dalton Rushing in a slump, the Dodgers face a catcher crisis as the trade deadline approaches, potentially shifting their focus…
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Swats Dodgers, Saves Yankees From the Sweep Platter
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits a go-ahead solo home run in the eighth inning and makes a highlight-reel catch in right field, leading the Yankees to a 2-1 win over the…
Yamamoto Goes the Distance: Dodgers’ Ace Carves Up Yankees for First MLB Complete Game
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw his first MLB complete game, striking out seven and earning his 10th win as the Dodgers beat the Yankees 8-2 in Game 1 of a doubleheader.
Baldwin Goes 5-for-5, Riley Breaks Out as Braves Take Series From Rangers
Drake Baldwin went 5-for-5 with two home runs, and Austin Riley broke out of a slump with two homers and four RBIs, leading the Braves to an 8-5 win over…